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South Carolina Stories
A&A Seafood Shack
- Santee,
- South Carolina
- CLIMB Fund
Owner Dr. Pringle shars his story in opening A and A Seafood Shack. From challenges to successes, his story is one about overcoming obstacles. Watch and see how CLIMB Fund assisted in his journey
Amos Tire Center
- Dorchester,
- South Carolina
- South Carolina Community Loan Fund
Leroy Hart II learned the ins and outs of the tire industry from his grandfather, Amos, who was a leader in the tire industry with over 40 years of experience. The two would often work side by side at the family’s business, Amos Tire Center, in Ridgeville, South Carolina.
Barrier Island Oyster Co.
- Charleston,
- South Carolina
- CLIMB Fund
Find out what makes the Barrier Island Oyster Co. specialty oyster called the Sea Cloud so unique, how the business got started, and how CLIMB Fund was able to help! And, hear the latest on what's next for the business!
Bexley Fish and Raw Bar
- Summerville,
- South Carolina
- CLIMB Fund
Watch Chef and Owner Jeremy Holst tell about his journey to opening the restaurant including overcoming the obstacles of cancer, what he calls his "story of 'No,'" and how CLIMB Fund was able to assist with the restaurant's funding needs.
Big Billy’s Burger Joint
- North Charleston,
- South Carolina
- CLIMB Fund
Owner/Operator Greg Leonard tells about his journey in the food and beverage industry, his philosophy on leading his business, and what sets Big Billy's apart from the typical burger joint. And, hear about how CLIMB Fund was able to assist with the restaurant's funding needs!
Big Daddy’s Pork Skins
- Wadmalaw Island,
- South Carolina
- CLIMB Fund
Hear owner Mark Phoenix discuss what led him to start Big Daddy's Pork Skins, what makes them special, and how CLIMB Fund was able to assist him on his business journey! And, get the scoop on where you will be able to find Big Daddy's Pork Skins next!
Blades Barber Shop
- Charleston,
- South Carolina
- CLIMB Fund
Learn how CLIMB Fund was able to assist Blades with the relocation.
Blades Barber Shop
- Myrtle Beach,
- South Carolina
- CLIMB Fund
Charlton Manigault, owner of Blades Barber Shop, ran his business for 17 years on Meeting Street in downtown Charleston. Then, Blades was forced to move from the original location to North Charleston due to the rapid development downtown. Learn how CLIMB Fund was able to assist Blades with the relocation.
Bloom Behavioral Therapy
- Greenville,
- South Carolina
- South Carolina Community Loan Fund
Therapy offered Madeline Hawkins a sense of stability during a difficult period in her childhood. The gentle care she received from a therapist in her youth guided Madeline’s decision to open her own healing practice in Greenville, South Carolina.
Bluewater Horizons
- Charleston,
- South Carolina
- South Carolina Community Loan Fund
Nearly one third of South Carolinians are cost burdened by their homes, meaning they spend over 30% of their income on housing costs. Low to moderate-income residents in the coastal region of the state are particularly vulnerable to the shortage of affordable housing. Often the only options for low-income renters are homes in desperate need of upgrading, much like the Rebecca Street properties Bluewater Horizons sought to purchase.
Boxcar Betty’s
- Charleston,
- South Carolina
- CLIMB Fund
Find out how CLIMB Fund was able to assist with the funding needs of a well-known restaurant in the Charleston area and beyond! And, hear co-owner Roth Scott discuss his experience working with CLIMB Fund when he decided to test a new dining concept.
BuenaVista Information Systems
- North Charleston,
- South Carolina
- CLIMB Fund
Co-founders and brothers Adrian and Andres Lorduy tell about their experience in the business world as first generation immigrants and how they built their IT company, a certified service-disabled veteran-owned small business (SDVOSB).
CDFI Branches in the State
Beaufort County Black Chamber of Commerce
- Headquarters
- , Beaufort
Berkeley Community Federal Credit Union
- Headquarters
- , Moncks Corner
Business Development Corp of SC
- Headquarters
- , Columbia
Caro Federal Credit Union
- Branch 03
- , Columbia
Caro Federal Credit Union
- Branch-00
- , Columbia
Caro Federal Credit Union
- St. Francis Branch
- , Greenville
Carolina Foothills FCU
- Commonwealth
- , Greenville
Carolina Foothills FCU
- Gaffney Branch
- , Gaffney
Carolina Foothills FCU
- Greenville Branch
- , Greenville
Carolina Foothills FCU
- John B White
- , Spartanburg
Carolina Foothills FCU
- Mauldin Branch
- , Mauldin
Carolina Foothills FCU
- Headquarters
- , Spartanburg
CLIMB Fund
- Headquarters
- , Charleston
CommunityWorks
- Headquarters
- , Greenville
CPM Federal Credit Union
- Beaufort Main
- , Beaufort
CPM Federal Credit Union
- Beaufort Port Royal
- , Beaufort
CPM Federal Credit Union
- Bluffton Branch
- , Bluffton
CPM Federal Credit Union
- Greenville Augusta Street
- , Greenville
CPM Federal Credit Union
- Greenville Butler Road
- , Greenville
CPM Federal Credit Union
- Greer Branch
- , Greer
CPM Federal Credit Union
- North Charleston Branch
- , North Charleston
CPM Federal Credit Union
- Orangeburg Branch
- , Orangeburg
CPM Federal Credit Union
- Simpsonville Branch
- , Simpsonville
CPM Federal Credit Union
- Spartanburg Branch
- , Spartanburg
CPM Federal Credit Union
- Summerville Branch
- , Summerville
EDISTO FEDERAL CREDIT UNION
- Headquarters
- , Orangeburg
Greenville Heritage Federal Credit Union
- County Square
- , Greenville
Greenville Heritage Federal Credit Union
- Donaldson Center
- , Greenville
Greenville Heritage Federal Credit Union
- Simpsonville Office
- , Simpsonville
Greenville Heritage Federal Credit Union
- Headquarters
- , Greenville
Grow Financial Federal Credit Union
- Sandhill
- , Columbia
Grow Financial Federal Credit Union
- SC Headquarters
- , Columbia
Grow Financial Federal Credit Union
- Summerville Branch
- , Summerville
Grow Financial Federal Credit Union
- Wescott Branch
- , Summerville
HopeSouth FCU
- Drive-Up Branch
- , Abbeville
HopeSouth FCU
- Headquarters
- , Abbeville